Behind its small and cute appearance, some species of birds around the world can be dangerous to humans.
The white swan: The white swan is one of the largest water birds native to Europe. The friendliness of white swans can make you want to get close to them. However, they are very aggressive and can be dangerous. Most human attacks by white swans occur in the spring, when they nest. Swans vigorously protect their nesting area. If you get close, they will rush quickly with a howl and strike hard with their wings, causing serious injury, especially to the eyes.
Black-billed Diver: The sharp, spear-like bill is the most prominent feature of the black-billed diver. This is also what makes black-billed divers dangerous to humans. These migratory birds spend their summers in ponds and lakes in North America, Canada and Greenland. In winter, they migrate south, reaching the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. When attacking, they usually target the head or neck.
The fire tailed hawk is a common hawk that can be found throughout North America. They have wide wings and a short tail. This bird likes to live in a well ventilated place. Sharp claws are the falcon’s primary weapon in protecting territory. They become aggressive if compromised and attack enemies with their claws, seriously injuring you.
Snowy Owl: Native to the harsh arctic tundra, the snow owl is one of the largest and most beautiful owls in the world. Their coat is predominantly white with dark gray spots. The snow owl attacks with sharp, knife-like claws to protect territory and drive off predators. If humans made threats, they would target the head and eyes.
Bearded Vulture: This giant vulture weighs 7 kg and has a wingspan of 2.3 to 2.8 m. They live in the high mountains of southern Europe, South Africa and Asia. The giant wings allow these vultures to glide gently over the high mountains. They use a gout technique to extract marrow from bone and eat prey like turtles. This technique of bearded vultures can cause serious harm to a person.
Barred Owl: The barred owl is a round-headed owl common in North America. Striped owls prey at night. The most interesting thing about this species is its quiet flying style. This peculiarity makes striped owls a danger to humans because they are very aggressive if disturbed. Also, you don’t hear the owls coming to attack you. They aim for the head and attack with sharp claws, causing severe injuries.
Magpies are Australia: The magpie is perhaps Australia’s second most dangerous bird, after the ostrich. This bird lives in grasslands, fields, parks and gardens all over Australia. In spring, when the nesting period arrives, the magpie becomes ferocious. Since the magpie habitat includes residential areas (streets and parks), you need to be careful if you are nearby. The harm is, Australia will dive in and attack intruders, causing serious injury to the skin or eyes.
African ostrich: The adult ostrich weighs 150 kg and is over 1.8 m tall. With a top speed of nearly 70 km / h, they are also the fastest birds in the world. This powerful bird can kill with a single kick. The long, strong legs are the main weapon of the ostrich. Unlike other birds, the ostrich has 2 toes on each table. Toe claws are over 3 ” (10cm) long.
The Crested Ostrich: The Crested Ostrich is perhaps the most dangerous bird in the world. It can fatally attack humans. In terms of size, the crested ostrich is the second largest bird in the world, weighing 75 to 80 kg, 1.2 m tall. Like the ostrich, the feet are the most powerful weapon of this species. 3 toes on each table fitted with sharp claws, over 12 cm long. Attacks of crested ostriches can lead to broken bones and even death.
